NU Garden Club looks to spring

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — The New Ulm Garden Club opened spring season Wednesday evening with a packed house and a timely topic: how to bring Minnesota's native plants back to local yards, one garden at a time. Regional Ecologist Megan Benage mixed science, ...

March 6, 2026

Commissioners OK letter of support for grant opportunity

By: Fritz Busch

SLEEPY EYE — Brown County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support Tuesday for Divine Providence Community Home to apply for a USDA Community Facilities Loan and Grant program. Divine Providence Administrator Jayna Groebner said ...

March 6, 2026

Recognized for lasting impacts

By: Amy Zents

NEW ULM — Four individuals whose careers in education, athletics and community service have influenced generations of students and residents will be inducted into the ISD 88 Foundation’s Hall of Fame during Eagles Extravaganza March 27 at ...

March 5, 2026

Dake first-ever girl named WOTY

By: Ari Selvey

NEW ULM — After qualifying for the state tournament in 2022 and 2023, New Ulm Area’s Ellie Dake had to wait her time for her next chance. Dake just missed the state tournament in 2024, and her 2025 season was lost to injury. Now in her ...

March 5, 2026

MLC’s Loberger and Pearson earn All-UMAC honors

Courtesy of Adam Hussman/MLC SID ST. PAUL — The 2025-26 Upper Midwest Athletic Conference men’s basketball awards were officially released on Wednesday, and the Martin Luther College had two sophomore players recognized in Adam Loberger and ...

March 5, 2026

New Ulm Area dominates All-Journal Wrestling Team

Bryce Siem, 7th, 107, St. James/Madelia Siem came on to the varsity wrestling scene with a bang, going 47-2 with 36 pins, 232 team points and 54 takedowns. Siem won the St. James Classic, the Big South Conference individual tournament, the ...

March 5, 2026